Back in 2010, the first generation Ford Raptor came out of nowhere and instantly became an off-road icon with impressive performance credentials from the factory. While that original Raptor continues to be extremely popular, Ford has pushed the envelope even farther with the second generation 2017 Raptor, which is likely to go on sale in the fall of 2016. Based on what we know … [Read more...]
How To: Jeep XJ Crank Position Sensor
The CPS, Crank Position Sensor, is also called a CKS, Crank Sensor or CAS, Crank Angled Sensor to save it from getting confused with a Cam Position Sensor! No matter what people call it, it is still the same sensor. Its job is to tell the ECU the position of the crank in its rotation. Another function is that if the CPS detects no signal from the sensor but the ignition is … [Read more...]
ARB Intensity Driving Light – Install
A few months ago we had Forge Specialties install a set of 9.5" ARB Intensity LED Driving lights on our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to supplement the horrendous headlights that come equipped from the factory. All I can say about Jeep headlights is that they're terrible, and anyone that tries to tell you anything different is either lying to you, or is a candidate for … [Read more...]
Superwinch Talon 9.5iSR – Install
Over the past 2 years I've had an AEV JK Premium Front Bumper installed on the Jeep, and to the surprise of many, it was commonly seen without a winch. All of the questions I've been asked accumulated in the "Do You Really Need a Winch" write-up I did back in January and anyone who followed the article is probably familiar with all of the controversy it generated. As many of … [Read more...]
MOPAR JK Door Sill Kit Install/Review
Climbing in and out of the Jeep when you're only 5'6 can sometimes be a challenge, and more often than not I find myself dragging my feet over the door sill and nicking the vinyl. As many of you already know, a year ago I had our 2014 JKU Rubicon wrapped in 3M vinyl. While it has held up surprisingly well since the original install, I started to notice some minor nicks and … [Read more...]
